Highways Agency Reports

Contents: Introduction; Deciding whether you need hazardous substances consent; Claiming a deemed hazardous substances consent (established presence); Applying for hazardous substances consent; Deciding applications: what the hazardous substances authority has to do; Appealing against the decision; \after consent has been granted; If you have gone ahead without the required consent.

Abstract: This booklet is an introductory guide to the controls set in the Planning (Hazardous Substances) Act 1990 and the Regulations made under the Act, which come into force on 1 June 1992. The Act requires hazardous substances consent (hsc) to be obtained for the presence of hazardous substances at or above specific amounts, known as controlled quantities.